This standard specifies requirements for the labelling of household chemicals sold in Guyana, whether locally made or imported, and gives a series of warning labels corresponding to the designated classes of dangerous goods as detailed in Appendix A. This standard shall be read in conjunction with GYS 9-1 :1994, “Specification for labelling of commodities - Part 1: General principles”.

This standard specifies requirements for the precautionary labelling of hazardous industrial chemicals sold or intended for sale in Guyana, whether locally made or imported. This standard shall be read in conjunction with GYS 9-1 : 1994, “Specification for labelling of commodities – Part 1 : General principles”

This standard specifies the requirements for the labelling of garments sold in Guyana whether locally made or imported.  It applies to labels and descriptions to be used on garments classified as follows:  shirts; t-shirts; jerseys; blouses; skirts; pants; short-pants; school uniforms; swimwear; dresses and all other garments.

This standard specifies the requirements for labelling and advertising of textiles and certain consumer textiles products. It applies to: (a) labels which are to be sold with textiles at retail or wholesale outlets, and descriptions of textiles used in advertisements; (b) all household textile articles, such as draperies, floor coverings, furnishings, beddings, accessories to the foregoing and other textile goods of a type customarily used in institutions and households; and (c) textiles sold by length (including narrow fabrics), to articles used for stuffing, filling or padding, to threads and cordage. It does not apply to the labelling of garments, hair pieces, and all other items of wearing apparel, costumes and accessories.

This standard specifies requirements for the information to be provided on labels of protective helmets for road users, offered for sale in Guyana. It applies to protective helmets for use by pedal cyclists and motorcyclists. It does not apply to protective helmets for use in open motorized vehicles (boats, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) non-motorised sports, automotive racing, karting, competitive skiing and equestrian activities.

This standard specified the requirements for the information to be included on labels of seed packages and the method of display of such information.

This standard specifies the labelling requirements for all biodegradable food containers manufactured in or imported into Guyana.

This standard specifies the requirements for the labelling, sale and warranty of cell phones.

This standard specifies requirements for the operation of laboratories and is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing activities.

This standard is for use by laboratories in developing their quality, administrative and technical systems that govern their operations. Any party may use this standard when confirming or recognising the competence of laboratories.

This standard specifies requirements for the operation of testing and/or calibration laboratories. It is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing activities.